Sometimes I avoid writing all of the little details of my daily life because I am afraid of boring you. But then I find that I rarely tell you what's going on at all. In fact, I have purposefully decided not to reveal my due date because I can't stand the idea of all of you biting your fingernails in anticipation. Or maybe just that I actually can't stand the constant comments and questions toward the end, when I know exactly how much more time until my due date-thank-you-very-much. And yes, I know I look like I could deliver any day-thank-you-very-much (yes, people have said quite tactless things this time around--and yet all I can do is laugh or else I'd cry). So here is the DL, sans due date.
Let's just say that I'm going to weekly visits now.
And for those of you who can stomach my personal numbers (because I, for one, am fascinated with the anatomy of pregnancy):
50% effaced
2.5 dilation
Now, don't go telling me your predictions on when I'm going to deliver. The doctors are never accurate, so you won't be either. I'm just satisfied with the fact that I'm making progress. Because (and here I'm going to take a tangent):
With all of my previous deliveries, I believe I went to the hospital too soon. But far along enough that they admitted me. And then force-fed me IVs and pitocin, and strapped me to a bed with monitors. And then the contractions would slow, they'd up the pitocin, and I'd be in labor forever. So then I began to wonder, would my body ever actually go into labor on it's own? Because this time around, we will be paying a hefty sum to bring this baby into the world. And because of that, I am completely aware that an epidural would cost me over $1000. Since I have had two faulty epidurals, and therefore am acquainted with the pain of labor, I'm going to forego the epidural this time. Which means, I really don't want to be strapped to a bed, and IV, and pitocin (which supposedly makes the contractions harder and more painful). So all of that to tell you that I'm just really glad that my body is naturally progressing on it's own.
Now, don't go biting your fingernails. I'm planning on making it all the way to my due date, which is still far enough away. Because if I don't think that way, I will only cause myself frustration.
Ciao.
P.S. Feel free to comment or ask questions. Commiseration is welcome. Questions may or may not be answered.
9 comments:
way to go for you. sounds like you are progressing just right!
Brianne, congratulations! We're excited for you
Ditto what Jenni said.
When is your due date?
Just kidding!
I had my first two three weeks early. Then, when #3 passed the 37 mark, I started going crazy. He didn't come until 39 weeks, which felt like the longest pregnancy in history. Hopefully your attempt at keeping the date to yourself will make the last few weeks of your pregnancy much more enjoyable.
But please really do give us all the info about the baby once he arrives.
I am still amazed at some of the things people will say to a pregnant woman. When I would be out with my other three kids, I can't even begin to count the number of times I was told that I was finished having kids, or that four kids is a lot and expensive, and too much for one mom to handle. Here's to just being finished with being pregnant and for your body to do what it's supposed to!
Sounds like you have an iron will! Good Luck going natural. I'm a big proponent of letting nature take it's course. Going without an epidural isn't too bad. I would have definitely liked to give up the monitors and IV, but I didn't have a choice with Grace. That happens with or without the epidural sometimes.
I'm so excited to hear news as it comes!
It is amazing what people will say...Good luck with everything!!
Looks like we are in the same boat! I'm dilated to a 3 and 75% effaced and probably wont get an epidural for the same reasons! though the memories of past labors and pain is getting to me lately. Good luck!
Good for you Bri, you are a wonderful person, and going natural is a good thing too. I love ya Bri!
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